![]() Handling a divorce? First Appraisal Services has the expertise you're looking for.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices regarding the house - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-supported, authoritative report that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from First Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We understand how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in IL as well as accountants rely on our values when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals handling a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain mindful of the fact that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |